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LAW OFFICE OF LAURIE Y. WU
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Do-It-Yourself
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Other Attorneys
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| Cases Handled |
> 10,000+ |
0 |
• Varies • If they don’t state how many cases they’ve completed, you can bet they have nothing to brag about |
| Success |
>99+% |
N/A |
Far less, from what we hear from their former clients |
| Research |
• We’ve already pretty much seen it all• Fast solutions • No mis-steps • We have access to legal resources not available to the general public• Practice constantly being updated by dozens of other cases currently in our office |
• Reliance on instructions & web sites that are often incomplete, out-of-date or just plain wrong • Worrying “did I do it right?”, “can I keep my promise to my fiancée?” • Eaten alive by Embassy staff who are masters of getting rid of people |
• The fewer the cases, the more they are learning on the job with YOUR case |
| Case Preparation |
• Extremely detailed personalized instructions • Early “issue spotting” for the USCIS and Embassy, so there are no delays or surprises later • Problem resolution based on years of experience • Professional, error-free preparation • Early start for the Embassy phase |
Start from scratch and figure it out as you go along by yourself (or listen to your pal the instant expert) |
Varies, but typically:Start-up with form letter and hard copy questionnaire followed by sole emphasis on the USCIS |
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LAW OFFICE OF LAURIE Y. WU
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Do-It-Yourself
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Other Attorneys
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| Status ReportsOur dozens of cases processing at various stages give us |
Our hundreds of cases processing at any given time (and at various stages) give us data that provides our clients with “real-time” snapshots of processing times, current and expected. |
• USCIS Web Site Processing Dates, which are updated only twice per month and contain no trend data • Limited or no Embassy data |
At best, links to government sites containing limited data |
| Attorneys |
Two experienced attorneys • No delays due to single attorney being busy or on vacation |
None (unless you yourself are an attorney) |
Number of attorneys, education, experience, skill level varies |
| Overseas Paralegals |
Moscow, Guangzhou, Manila, Kyiv |
None |
Typically, none |
| USCIS Support |
Full |
Your job |
Varies |
| USCIS Approval on First Attempt |
99+% |
Estimated at 50-60%; lost time is typically measured in months |
No data |
| National Visa Center Support |
Full |
Your job |
Typically - limited to none |
| Embassy Support |
Full (includes Embassy forms preparation, thorough instructions, problem solving, interview preparation) |
Your job (although usually the burden falls mostly on the fiancé(e)) |
Typically - limited to none |
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LAW OFFICE OF LAURIE Y. WU
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Do-It-Yourself
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Other Attorneys
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| Embassy Contact |
Our responsibility, and we have more experience than any other K-1 firm. |
Try it (now, to get a taste) and you’ll think you are dealing with alien creatures |
Typically - limited to none |
| Fiance(e) in USA Support |
Free inquiries re all immigration matters |
N/A |
Typically - limited to none |
| Legal fee |
K-1: $1800, K-2: $300 |
None, but you pay in time, aggravation, and distraction from your work and other responsibilities |
Varies |
| Expenses |
• We bear all except government fees • Our clients rarely have to travel to Embassy city |
You bear all including extensive contact with fiancé(e); possible travel to fiancé(e) and/or to Embassy city to support relationship |
• Varies • Client often has to travel to Embassy city for interview |
| Contractual Obligations |
Comprehensive |
N/A |
Typically limited to USCIS support (with perhaps vague references to Embassy Support) |
| Money Back Guarantee |
Yes |
N/A |
Typically not |
| Testimonials |
Extensive |
N/A |
Typically, limited |
